Project Management Intern
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Arizona Land and Water Trust Position Description Land & Water Program - Project Management Intern
General Role: The Project Management Intern will fill a critical role with the Arizona Land and Water Trust (the Trust) by providing GIS expertise and general assistance to Land and Water Program staff members. Their main responsibility will be conducting a USFS funded mapping project across the entire Coronado National Forest and compiling a report detailing the findings. Additionally, they will assist with mapping new project inquiries and other tasks as needed. This position is an opportunity to work with a highly successful land trust that has played a significant role in preserving the landscapes of Southern Arizona.
Key Responsibilities: Assist the Stewardship Manager with a GIS-based US Forest Service funded project on the Coronado National Forest Create other mapping products as needed including new project inquiries and restoration project sites o Assist the Land Program Director and their staff with other projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience is a plus Degree-seeking graduate student in a related field is a plus Must be proficient in GIS and have advanced use of ArcPro and ArcOnline Experience working with large datasets a plus Experience packaging data and work products for submission to external entity a plus Should have strong interest in land and water conservation and some background in natural resources or a related field Experience with land/water transactions is a plus Experience working with landowners, both urban and rural is a plus Competencies Superior project management skills Must have comprehensive knowledge of ArcMap and other GIS products • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively converse with rural and urban landowners, agency staff, academics, elected officials, and local leaders Ability to work both independently and in a team environment while balancing competing priorities Resourceful in researching information on diverse land and water topics Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related programs Knowledge of Arizona landscape, ecology, and/or water policy a plus Physical Demands Must be able to work at a desk and operate a computer May participate in field work Work is primarily performed at the office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during weekdays but remote work may be possible
Salary The Project Management Intern is part-time position working between 5-15 hours per weekPay is $20-25 per hour depending on experience This is expected to be a temporary position (6-months). Extension may be possible depending upon funding and performance
Send cover letter, resume, two GIS work examples, and three references to:Cameron BeckerLand Program Director Arizona Land and Water Trust 5049 E Broadway Blvd, Suite 117 Tucson, AZ 85711 Or email to: cbecker@alwt.org
Open Until Filled Arizona Land and Water Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
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